Chapter 711

Everyone remained silent.

Though the newly appointed Elite Eight may not be familiar with James’ character, the opposite is true for Henry and Levi.

They had followed James for many years. They knew James had never harmed a single innocent man.

Now, he was being set up by someone.

“What’s with your expressions?” James looked at them and said calmly, “This is no big deal. It’s all

my fault. I shouldn’t have accepted the bribes or misappropriated the funds. I violated the law knowingly, and this is the consequence of it.”

Eyes brimming with tears, Henry asked, “What should we do now, James?”

Everyone was worried, especially the Elite Eight.

So many things happened at once before they were familiar with their roles yet.

James said calmly, “The higher-ups will investigate the matter thoroughly. If I’m lucky, I might simply be demoted or removed from my position. On the contrary, I might face imprisonment or even get executed…”

“James…”

James lightly waved a hand and interrupted Henry.

worry, I will shoulder the blame. You’ll be fine. I’ll be leaving the Southern Plains in your

them and gave

surely be removed from his position. This time, he

he was concerned about the Southern

sent an administrator here, it was possible he would run amok. That was why James had to give a clear account while it

to the Dragon King. After I’m removed from my position, watch the new administrator closely. Don’t let him cross the line. Of course, you’re allowed to reject

sounded as if he would be leaving

word with great

sentence was enough to

the state James was in, Henry was worried. “James, are you

be dying anytime soon. Alright now, you’re dismissed. Leave me alone for now.”

“Understood.”

They nodded.

“Wait…”

them from leaving.

and looked

you can to help Thea. Like me, there’s Gu poison inside her body. Although she’s currently fine, the Gu will eventually grow. By then, she will be doomed. If I die, go find the Emperor and ask him to let Thea

his instructions, James leaned against the sofa and gestured

“Go…”

left the

the foyer of the spacious villa. The silence

afraid

had long left life

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